Voters in the 7th Congressional District return to the polls Tuesday to choose their representative in a special election. We check in with a county clerk about election logistics during a pandemic. Then, we examine what lessons society learned from the polio disease and how the vaccine was developed.
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How Clerks Are Preparing For The May 12 Special Election
With the April 7 election in the rear view mirror, election clerks in northern Wisconsin say that they’re ready to administer the special election for the 7th Congressional District seat on May 12. We look at how they’re working through absentee ballot requests, volunteer shortages and how they’re keeping in-person voters safe.
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What Polio Can Teach Us About Public Health
Polio killed and paralyzed millions of children through the mid-twentieth century until a vaccine became widely available in 1954. We delve into the story of this disease, why it took so long to find a vaccine, and consider what’s changed in public health since then.
Episode Credits
- Kealey Bultena Host
- Laura Pavin Producer
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Tracy Hartman Guest
- Gareth Williams Guest
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